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Moving to a New Apartment: Should You Keep or Sell Your Portable Air Conditioner?

Staff Writer

 · Feb 25, 2010

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A portable air conditioner can be a treasured possession if you’re living in apartments without built-in cooling. But it may not have a home in your new apartment, with the varying sizes of windows and storage. It also may not be worth the cost and effort of moving it from place to place, if you […]

When moving to an Atlanta apartment, there are three factors to keep in mind. Moving to a new city can be a bit overwhelming. If you are starting a new job, it would be best to arrive about a week or so before the job begins, to allow ample time to familiarize yourself with the […]

Staff Writer

 · Feb 23, 2010

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Hiring an interstate moving company requires you to tread in foreign territory. Fortunately, the federal government regulates interstate movers and provides information on choosing a moving company and verifying its background, insurance and complaints. Many state governments may also regulate interstate van lines and provide this same information. If so, utilize both resources and compare […]

Staff Writer

 · Feb 22, 2010

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You have signed the lease, placed all the utility deposits and your the hard things are moved in. Now comes the task of unpacking. When starting out on this task, there are a few boxes that should be priority. Kitchen Necessities While not everything in the kitchen will take top priority, there are a few […]

Staff Writer

 · Feb 21, 2010

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Calculating tax deductions from your move might help you save money on your tax bill or get a refund. According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), you are allowed to deduct moving expenses if you moved to land or start a new job. Not just any move qualifies, such as moving to be closer to […]

Staff Writer

 · Feb 19, 2010

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City movers can make relocating to an apartment hassle free. Moving out of your place may not seem hard at all, but you would be surprised at the number of items one can accumulate after living in one spot for a year or more. Add to that heavy furniture, and trying to move it all […]

Staff Writer

 · Feb 18, 2010

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Austin is a great city and with the many available options your Austin apartment will undoubtedly be a terrific place to live. However pleasant the surrounding city, though, moving is still stressful. There are five factors to consider when moving into your Austin apartment. 1. Choose the Right Location As the Capitol, Austin is a […]

Staff Writer

 · Feb 17, 2010

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No one likes to begin a move thinking about it, but you may have to file a moving insurance claim. The top reasons being, loss, damaged or stolen items. That’s why it’s so important to buy adequate insurance for the move, which means paying more than the amount the movers are required to offer according […]

Staff Writer

 · Feb 17, 2010

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Check out these simple tips for packing stemware to avoid breaking the necessary and often prized kitchen item into millions of little pieces when moving from one apartment to another. Whether your stemware is cheap and disposable or expensive and sentimental, use careful packing, stacking and storing techniques. 1. Look for Soft Cushioning Materials Like […]

Staff Writer

 · Feb 16, 2010

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Using tips for packing clothing can help you take as much as possible with you to your new destination. You can overcome space and shipping weight challenges by using techniques that movers have utilized for many years. You can pack your clothes like a pro if you follow these basic 5 tips: 1. Roll Clothes […]

Staff Writer

 · Feb 12, 2010

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